In that innermost
circle of friends to which one only admits a lover, Arenh had never had room
for anyone butMikah. Mikah's
innermost circle was somewhat larger than Arenh's—to put it politely—but Arenh
had never doubted his friend's loyalty and devotion. The two men were
destined to become the rulers of their world. But ruling the world, they
learn, is not so difficult as ruling oneself.

The story begins in the
human colony on the planet Ourdh.Arenh
is Lord of the Indigo Clan. Mikah is the Crimson Lord. The villain is Lord
Adhalmar of the Emerald Clan---at least, that's what everyone thought at
first. Arenh, like all the Lords of the Indigo before him, is telepathic,
guided by a mindlink to an invisible race of transtemporal beings called the
Dreamers.

The Dreamers warn of an
imminent attack by the Ourdhu, the indigenous people of the planet. The main
concern of the colonists is not the primitive Ourdhu, however, but treachery
within their own ranks. The main concern of Arenh and Mikah is deeper and
more personal than that. As Arenh draws Mikah into the mindlink with the
Dreamers, they begin to see what the Dreamers mean when they whisper that the
things of time are not what they seem.

"If I
understood the Dreamers, Mikah, nothing exists outside of our heads-and that
includes our heads! 'All these worlds are our dreams.'"

Ourdh is a planet substantially more advanced than "Old
Earth" with warbots, aircars, androids, and a human colony divided into
clans who are struggling to find order amongst themselves and the tribal
people of Ourdh. When enlightened mystical beings known as the Dreamers warn
Arenh, Lord of the Indigo Clan, of an impending attack on his people, he sets
out to reconnect with his friend, lover, and Lord of the Crimson Clan Mikah
to join forces in order to bring their people to safety. As they work
together to thwart the attack, the couple's love and affection for one
another is rekindled and an intense telepathic mindlink creates a bond that
no one can tear apart, or so they think. When a series of surprise twists
involving murder, betrayal, and the plan to produce an heir threatens the
deep connection between these soul mates, they find that the world they are
living in may be nothing more than a dream and the fate of their love and the
future of their people comes down to one single, surprising moment.

The
Dreamers of Ourdh is
an amazing tale of love, lust, and adventure that takes readers on an amazing
ride through an esoteric future world. This gay sci-fi romance includes a
variety of transcendental themes including telepathy, shamanism, and
teleportation that combine to create a fascinating story that readers will
enjoy. The love and affection that is shared between Arenh and Mikah is
palpable and Belgard has done a magnificent job expressing their passionate
connection in a tasteful way, though some readers may want more depth in some
of the more intimate scenes. For readers who appreciate a good love story
with a futuristic feel, The Dreamers of Ourdh is a
must-read.